Description
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ButterThis homemade cheddar cheese sauce is a quick and easy Velveeta substitute, made with just five ingredients in less than 10 minutes. It’s perfect for drizzling over nachos, pasta, or as a dip for vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 ¾ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and salt until a paste forms.
- Slowly add milk and cook while stirring for about 2 minutes until fully incorporated.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and cook while stirring for 1 to 2 minutes until cheese is melted.
Notes
- This sauce can be used as a substitute for Velveeta in recipes that call for processed cheese.
- For a smoother sauce, be sure to stir continuously to avoid lumps.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 119mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
Keywords: cheddar cheese sauce, homemade cheese sauce, Velveeta substitute, cheese sauce recipe, quick cheese sauce